William Earl "Bill" Sneed Jr.

William Earl "Bill" Sneed Jr. obituary

William Earl "Bill" Sneed Jr.

William Sneed Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Byrum Funeral Home Inc. on Feb. 16, 2026.
William "Bill" Earl Sneed, Jr. was born August 28, 1944 in San Diego, CA and peacefully passed from this life on February 8, 2026 with his wife of 48 years, Ann, by his side.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Earl Sneed, Sr.; his mother, Imogene Childress; and his sister, Sharon Smith.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Ann; his daughter, Kristen Smith and husband Taylor; his son, Danny Johnson; his grandchildren, Reagan Smith, Aydan Sneed, Meagan Johnson, Kelscy Shudark, and Lesleigh Armstreet; his great-grandchildren, Parker Reeves, Saige Shudark, Lyam Weir, and Arya Davis.

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